Aspects of adventure motorcycling are becoming a rapidly expanding “sport,” populated by a diverse cross section of individuals. But many new riders in our growing ADV community are victims of their own imagined limitations.

They’re drawn in by round-the-world trips and far-flung adventures, but end up never making it farther than the local Starbucks. What about these riders and non-riders who are enamored with this “romantic” lifestyle yet can’t seem to take the plunge?

To prove that ANYONE can have an epic adventure on a motorcycle, a group of friends is setting out on an off-road ride from Mexico to Canada, following the Continental Divide. Moreover, they’re going to do it with two riders who have never been on motorcycles before!

Why go with two shiny new riders? Well, just to prove that anyone can do it!

We frequently encounter the misconception that adventure motorcycling is not for everyone. Our expedition’s aim is to illustrate how accessible it can be and how this “sport” is for ANYONE who wants to get involved. The goal is to show that with minimal experience, time, and effort, they too can have a world-class adventure.

Prior to departing for the trip our two “noobs” will have taken beginner Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses but other than that they’ll have no other experience. The newbies in question are ideal candidates for such an excursion with backgrounds in overland travel, backpacking, and camping, but no time at all on a motorcycle.

The two newbies in question: Joshua Parker and Jeff Ball with their "Ringleader" Spencer Hill of thegeardude.comSo in July of 2016 they will be setting out from Antelope Wells, New Mexico with an entire country between them and their destination of Roosville, Montana. Nearly three thousand miles featuring some of the most scenic dirt and mountain passes that the United States has to offer. A journey that will truly test friendships and the mettle of all involved!

First Ride Up the Divide will be well documented in real time with images and video on various social media streams. A web episode series is also planned for release after the journey is complete. To see what is involved in planning an epic journey like this and for the most up to date info follow FRUTD on social media: Facebook: First Ride Up The Divide | Instagram: firstrideupthedivide | TheGearDude.com